Extravagant Palaces of Deposed Rulers

February 27, 2014

The old saying that power corrupts is evident in the palaces and homes of some of the world most imfamous deposed rulers. Their former palatial residences, and the personal items they acquired while their countries heading to economic ruin, range from merely extravagant to supremely gaudy.

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This is an exterior view of the extravagant Presidential Palace, residence of President-for-life Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier in 1980. He was overthrown in 1986.

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This is an exterior view of the extravagant Presidential Palace, residence of President-for-life Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier in 1980. He was overthrown in 1986.